JOB CREATION SAYS S.A TO PRESIDENT ON JOB CREATION.

In 2011 when President Goodluck Jonathan resumed office, he initiated a 5year development plan termed the Transformation Agenda, which has amongst its objectives the need to achieve sustainable economic development for the Nation. In 2012 as a follow up; he instituted several offices to drive each tentacle of the Transformation Agenda. The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job creation is one amongst such offices. The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on job creation was given 6 mandates, which are all geared towards stimulating job creation within the Nation. Some of these mandates are:

 

ü  To Organize in collaboration with public and private sectors, employment fairs, exhibitions, symposia etc. to promote entrepreneurship

ü  To develop a model for mass employment of Nigerian youths and interface with all job creation agencies on policy direction of the government.

ü  To develop a strategy for self-employment and entrepreneurship with emphasis on agriculture and agro-industries, small and medium enterprises (SME), Mineral resources etc.

If a sustainable solution is to be reached in creating jobs to stem the current alarming levels of unemployment, then the right strategy needs to be implemented to reach out to the persons who are more affected by unemployment. Recent statistics and research have shown that of all the population within the country, the youths are most affected by current unemployment statistics and since there is an increasing youth population, this challenge is likely to blow up if nothing is done to address the issue. According to the British council Next generation report, “By 2030, Nigeria will be one of the few countries of the world that has young workers in plentiful supply. Youths, not oil, will be our greatest asset.

In fulfillment of the mandate given to the Office of the Special assistant to the President on Job Creation (OSAPJC) in collaboration with SURE-P is ‘organizing a job fair and exhibition tagged “Job Creation Edutainment Expo” to promote entrepreneurship as a strategy for self-employment. The event is a 1^st of its kind and would be a formidable platform for social integration and youth networking. The expo is aimed at achieving the following objectives:

1. Sensitizing participants on what Job creation really means and infusing a paradigm shift in the way unemployment and entrepreneurship is seen especially by the youths.
2. Creating an avenue for positive networking between the youths and stimulating social activities and interactions that can help promote job creating ideas.
3. Creating a platform for entrepreneurs to explore and show case their services, products, creativity and initiative.

Participation at the Expo is free for unemployed youths, only if you register (please do not allow anyone scam you to pay money). You can register at the following locations:

1. The reception at the Federal Secretariat Phase1 Central Business District.
2. Old parade ground.
3. NYSC camp kubwa.
4. Zoological garden.
5. Head of Service
6. University of Abuja, Permanent site.

After registration, you will be given a unique number that will allow you into the event venue. The venue is the International Conference Center (ICC) Abuja.

The event will hold on 30^th March 2013 and time is 10am.

Highlights of the event are:

1. Job fairs and Exhibitions (promoting creativity and employment generation)
2. Mentoring sessions (raising a new generation of thinkers and entrepreneurs)
3. Textile/Fashion revival (inspiring cultural rejuvenation)
4. Entertainment (inspiring a socially active youth generation)

For enquiries, please call 0808545503, 08136071379 or 08039484428.

Josephine Washima

Special Assistant to the President (Job Creation)